2012 Seattle architecture award winners

November 7, 2012 3:48 PM

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The American Institute of Architects Seattle chapter just hosted its 62nd-annual Honor Awards, recognizing 11 projects from among 190 entered. Here are the winners, starting with Honor Award winner West Campus Housing at the University of Washington, by Mahlum Architects. Jurors called this the "finest university residence hall they have seen" because of its artful use of materials and intricate balance of public and private spaces. They said the series of buildings created public space that helped foster a sense of community. less

The American Institute of Architects Seattle chapter just hosted its 62nd-annual Honor Awards, recognizing 11 projects from among 190 entered. Here are the winners, starting with Honor Award winner West Campus ... more

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Honor Award: Lakeland Elementary School, by the DLR Group. The jurors lauded its "unexpected freshness and progressive nature in execution," particularly its aim to create a symbiotic relationship between design and educational programs. This is part of a larger district plan that won separate recognition. less

Honor Award: Lakeland Elementary School, by the DLR Group. The jurors lauded its "unexpected freshness and progressive nature in execution," particularly its aim to create a symbiotic relationship between ... more

Honor Award: The Pierre, by Tom Kundig, Olson Kundig Architects. Jurors called this house in the San Juan Islands a "conceptually amazing project which was dramatic and skillful in its execution." They particularly lauded the architect’s defining choice to literally carve out a place for the home in the existing rock of the site. The Pierre also won a regional honor award. less

Honor Award: The Pierre, by Tom Kundig, Olson Kundig Architects. Jurors called this house in the San Juan Islands a "conceptually amazing project which was dramatic and skillful in its execution." They ... more

'Thinking' citation: Federal Way Elementary School Archetype, by the DLR Group. This included Honor Award winner Lakeland Elementary School. The jury felt this progressive school program showed thoughtful effect in every element, despite its modest budget. This also won special jury recognition in the regional awards. less

'Thinking' citation: Federal Way Elementary School Archetype, by the DLR Group. This included Honor Award winner Lakeland Elementary School. The jury felt this progressive school program showed thoughtful ... more